The Delphi AntinousThe Archaeological Museum of Delphi, Greece Antinous, a youth of extraordinary b
The Delphi AntinousThe Archaeological Museum of Delphi, Greece Antinous, a youth of extraordinary beauty from Bithynia, beloved companion of the Emperor Hadrian. Antinous had barely reached adulthood when he drowned in the Nile. He was heroised and worshipped as a demigod in many parts of Eastern Empire by order of the emperor. One of the most beautiful statues of the youth was erected in the sanctuary at Delphi. It was found very well preserved during excavations, still shining thanks to the special oil used in antiquity to polish the skin of marble cut statues. Holes are still visible in the profuse hair, which were used to attach a bronze wreath of laurel leaves on the head.Sculpture | Antinous -- source link
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